Interim Care Turnaround Leader (Freelance)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Support Network MDT

Prompt invoice payment

Full expense policy

Career flexibility

Autonomy & independence

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim/Turnaround Manager to lead underperforming care homes on a freelance contractor basis across the UK. The role focuses on rapid CQC improvements, 30–90 day improvement plans, and mentoring care teams while ensuring service continuity.

The position requires an NMC PIN (clinical experience) or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management, with at least 5 years in a registered manager role in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager with a valid NMC PIN or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management.
• Proven success turning around services rated Inadequate or Requires Improvement.
• Minimum 5 years as a registered manager in healthcare, preferably care homes.
• Knowledge of UK care home regulatory requirements.
• Own vehicle and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead temporary interventions to rapidly improve CQC ratings.
• Provide interim leadership as stop-gaps for homes without managers.
• Develop and execute 30–90 day service improvement plans with measurable outcomes.
• Mentor care teams while maintaining service continuity.
• Manage budgets and staffing; coordinate with stakeholders on assignments.

Skills

Interim leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management

NMC PIN (Clinical Experience)

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Interim/Turnaround Manager to lead underperforming care homes on a freelance contractor basis across the UK. The role focuses on rapid CQC improvements, 30–90 day improvement plans, and mentoring care teams while ensuring service continuity.

The position requires an NMC PIN (clinical experience) or NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management, with at least 5 years in a registered manager role in healthcare.